Research Technician II, Pathology and Lab

Position: Research Technician ll, Pathology and Lab       

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment.  

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform laboratory procedures using approved procedures or special instructions. May draw blood or obtain other bodily fluids to collect specimens for data analyses. The Research Technician II will be required to sort, catalogue and maintain a specimen repository; may be required to analyze data using statistical analysis software and creating presentable graphs, tables, etc. of the data. Research Technician II to coordinate and implement subject recruitment, enrollment, sample collection, sample processing, follow-up, data collection, and study conduct.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Coordinate/implement subject recruitment, enrollment, follow-up:

• Assist in development of REDCap database, Identifying/screening research subjects
• Recruiting and maintaining follow-up of research subjects (Explaining and acquiring signatures of subjects for informed consent documents)
• Tracking absent (lost to follow-up) subjects
• Data collection and database entry (including data entry, transcription of qualitative questionnaires and coding of qualitative data)

2.  Collection and processing of biospecimens:

• Phlebotomy (willing to be trained to do this) for collection of blood
• Observe self-collection of nasal swab for PCR testing
• Processing blood specimens for serum, plasma, or peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
• Document processing steps, including properly labeling all samples

3.       Other:

• Maintains reagents, chemicals, and supplies inventory in accordance with department procedures.
• Assists in the orientation and teaching of new trainees and technicians.
• Prepares, submits, and presents written reports of scientific findings in scientific journals and at national meetings.
• Maintains and adheres to established department policies, procedures and objectives, including the areas of quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent combination of formal education and experience) required. Master's degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of two to three years of research experience or experience related to the research study.

• Experience with tissue culture, muscle biology and molecular longevity studies highly desirable but not required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Requires the knowledge computer based software and analytical ability to accurately monitor repository inventory.
• Good computer skills, including data entry and use of spreadsheet and database (MS Excel & Access preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and English verbal and written language skills sufficient to exchange information with research staff, interact with other technicians and prepare written reports.
• Requires safe handling of potentially infectious materials or noxious chemicals, using appropriate hospital, laboratory, and bio-safety precautions.
• Requires the manual/visual dexterity necessary to prepare specimens, prepare solutions, screen specimens and operate a computer software system.

This position is grant funded through October 2025. There may be opportunity beyond this grant funding for position integration into ongoing operations.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.
• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans